Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Trees
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Sophora japonica
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Gobur champ
In German
Aaron Caladium
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Aaron Caladium
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Fabales
Genus
Caladium
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Aaron Caladium and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.